"Jump Then Fall" is a song by country pop singer Taylor Swift. The song is present in Fearless Platinum Edition, an extension to her second studio album. Due to the re-release of the album, along with some song's performances, debuted on many music charts, including the Billboard Hot 100. The song was re-released on the soundtrack to the film Valentine's Day, in which Swift stars as a character with the name Felicia Miller, love interest of the character Taylor's then-boyfriend played, Taylor Lautner.
Background
In the Fearless Platinum Edition booklet, Taylor shares the meaning behind this song.
| “ | This song is about jumping then falling into the most magical summer love imaginable. | ” |
Hidden message
Hidden message: Last summer was magical
This song was written about the romance between Taylor and an unnamed person, who both seemingly had a wonderful relationship.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I like the way you sound in the morning,
We're on the phone and without a warning
I realize your laugh is the best sound I have ever heard
I like the way I can't keep my focus,
I watch you talk you didn't notice
I hear the words but all I can think is we should be together
Taylor Swift- Jump then Fall Lyrics
[Pre-Chorus]
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine for you
[Chorus]
Whoa oh I'm feeling you baby
Don't be afraid to jump then fall, jump then fall into me
Baby, I'm never gonna leave you,
Say that you wanna be with me too
Cuz I'ma stay through it all so jump then fall
[Verse 2]
Well I like the way your hair falls in your face
You got the keys to me I love each freckle on your face, oh,
I've never been so wrapped up,
Honey, I like the way you're everything I've ever wanted
I had time to think it all over and all I can say is come closer,
Take a deep breath and jump then fall into me
[Pre-Chorus]
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine for you
[Chorus]
Whoa oh I'm feeling you baby
Don't be afraid to jump then fall, jump then fall into me
Baby, I'm never gonna leave you,
Say that you wanna be with me too
I'ma stay through it all so jump then fall
[Bridge]
The bottoms gonna drop out from under our feet
I'll catch you, I'll catch you
When people say things that bring you to your knees,
I'll catch you
The time is gonna come when you're so mad you could cry
But I'll hold you through the night until you smile
[Chorus]
Whoa oh I need you baby
Don't be afraid please
Jump then fall, jump then fall into me
Baby, I'm never gonna leave you,
Say that you wanna be with me too
I'ma stay through it all so jump then fall
Jump then fall baby
Jump then fall into me, into me
[Outro]
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine
And every time you're here baby, I'll show you, I'll show you
You can jump then fall, jump then fall, jump then fall
Into me, into me yeah
Chart performance
"Jump Then Fall" debuted at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending November 14, 2009. It also debuted at #59 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated for November 14, 2009. On that chart week, the song became her 6th consecutive Top 30 song. It also went to number 1 in the iTunes top 100 on its first week of being released. This is also Fearless's 5th top 10 song and Taylor Swift's tenth overall. "Jump Then Fall" is also her 6th solely written top 20 song.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 98[1] |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 59 |
